Summary
One Nation, an Australian right-wing party, has hired former UK Conservative MP Tom Hunt, now a member of the UK’s Reform party, to help with its campaign in the Farrer byelection. Hunt has been advising on social media strategy and shares political views similar to One Nation, including reducing immigration and opposing renewable energy targets.
Key Facts
- Tom Hunt was a UK Conservative MP for Ipswich from 2019 to 2024 and now belongs to Reform UK.
- Hunt has helped One Nation with its social media campaign for both the South Australian and Farrer byelections.
- One Nation’s candidate in Farrer, David Farley, values Hunt’s insights about politics in the UK and Europe.
- Hunt has been paid at least $1,000 for his advisory work since February 2026.
- Reform UK and One Nation share right-wing policies like cutting immigration and ending renewable energy goals.
- At least 18 current or former UK Conservative MPs have joined Reform UK recently.
- One Nation has grown in Australian politics, causing tension within the center-right Coalition parties.
- The Farrer byelection on May 9, 2026, will be a key test for One Nation’s support at the federal level in Australia.
